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Hegseth: US submarine sank Iranian warship near Sri Lanka’s coast

Hegseth: US submarine sank Iranian warship near Sri Lanka’s coast

The United States has executed a submarine torpedo attack that sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s southern coast, according to the U.S. secretary of defense. Pete Hegseth confirmed that the United States was responsible for the lethal strike on an Iranian frigate that killed at least 80

Warplane maker warns Europe's next‑gen fighter jet project could collapse if the dispute continues.

Warplane maker warns Europe's next‑gen fighter jet project could collapse if the dispute continues.

France and Germany’s next‑generation fighter programme may soon be “dead”, one of the two firms charged with delivering it warned, as a deepening corporate split over construction responsibilities widens. Dassault Aviation, France’s premier combat‑aircraft builder, said Airbus Defence – representing Germany and Spain – must cooperate on the

Pete Hegseth claims the US is investigating the fatal attack on an Iranian girls' school

Pete Hegseth claims the US is investigating the fatal attack on an Iranian girls' school

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave only brief comments and avoided specifics when questioned about the lethal strike on a girls’ school in Iran, stating merely that the United States was “investigating” the episode. Iranian authorities say the attack, which occurred on Saturday, claimed the lives of at least

Starmer tells MPs that clinging to Trump’s recent remarks “is not the special relationship”.

Starmer tells MPs that clinging to Trump’s recent remarks “is not the special relationship”.

Keir Starmer told members of Parliament that “clinging to President Trump’s recent remarks does not define the special relationship,” following rebuke of his position on the Iran dispute. A day after Donald Trump branded Starmer “not Winston Churchill” and expressed frustration that the United States was refused access to

Could Trump's Middle East conflict also pull in Friedrich Merkz?

Could Trump's Middle East conflict also pull in Friedrich Merkz?

One could understand why Friedrich Merz might seem eager to be far from Germany these days. Yet the prospect that his Washington visit this week would grant the chancellor even a short break from domestic troubles was shattered by Donald Trump’s daring Iran maneuver. Fresh from intense trade negotiations

Union attempts to take over Tesla Germany plant's works council

Union attempts to take over Tesla Germany plant's works council

Europe’s biggest trade union is seeking to take over the works council at Elon Musk’s Tesla gigafactory near Berlin, in a labour‑relations clash marked by lawsuits and mutual accusations of defamation. The works council – an elected body of staff that negotiates matters such as working hours and

2026 Formula One: team-by-team guide to cars and drivers

2026 Formula One: team-by-team guide to cars and drivers

McLaren Car MCL40 – Engine Mercedes – Team boss Andrea Stella – First race Monaco 1966 – 994 Grand Prix starts – 10 constructors’ championships – Finished 2023 in first place. The outfit kept its composure to clinch both the constructors’ and drivers’ titles last year, although the drivers’ battle went right down to the final